A day without the Internet would cost $43bn
The Internet has become such an integral part of our daily lives that we often do not even think about how much we rely on it. But if the Internet were to go down globally for even just a single day, the economic impact would be enormous. Such interruption of online...
Digital payments to become a $10trn industry
Over the past five years, more than 1,6-billion people worldwide have embraced digital payments, pushing the total user count in this market to a whopping 4,44-billion - or more than half the world`s population. This massive user base has helped the total transaction...
iPad hits 540m units in lifetime sales
Apple's iPad sales spiked in 2020, as lockdown measures forced people worldwide to switch to working and educating at home. The surge in demand for iPad tablets, especially in the last quarter of the year, pushed its lifetime sales above the half-a-billion benchmark....
African spectrum recommendations aim to boost connectivity
African countries and telecommunications stakeholders have launched the first set of ATU spectrum recommendations that focus on developing technologies that boost connectivity and innovation. The spectrum recommendations are as a result of a Memorandum of...
Block of Adapt IT shareholders supports Volaris offer
Adapt IT has notified shareholders that Volaris has obtained irrevocable undertakings from Adapt IT shareholders holding 44,4% of Adapt IT shares, to vote in favour of a Volaris acquisition offer. On 7 April, Volaris and Adapt IT confirmed that Volaris had made an...
AI/ML key to effective personalisation
Nearly two-thirds (63%) of digital marketing leaders continue to struggle with delivering personalised experiences to their customers, according to Gartner. In a survey of 350 marketing leaders from November 2020 through December 2020, "delivering personalised...
New tool aims to boost travel restart
The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have announced a Destination Tracker in preparation for the restart of international travel. It is the result of both organisations joining efforts to boost confidence and...
Scamming activities behind the Oscars
This Sunday (25 April), after a few date changes due to the pandemic, the world is finally going to experience the long waited 93rd Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars 2021. With all the restrictions driven by the Coronavirus, the organisers are looking to make...
South Africans step up on sustainability issues
As Earth Day is observed around the world today, new research on sustainability, commissioned by Mastercard, reveals a marked increase in consumer passion for the environment, as personal attitudes toward the environment evolve as a result of Covid-19. In South...
Tech plays a role in agricultural sustainability
Agriculture's role as a critical sector, driving growth and job creation in the South African economy has come back under the spotlight, particularly as the world marks Earth Day, and other industries continue to feel the effects of the uncertainty of the past year....
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Trillium named a data quality leader
Master Data Management is the South African partner for Trillium Software, a leading provider of total data quality solutions, which has once again been named a data quality leader by independent analyst firm The Information Difference. Trillium Software was further...
Financial institutions at high risk
A financial institution not investing in a long term information security strategy is gambling with the protection of corporate and client data, according to information security experts at 4Di Privaca. The executive mind-set of viewing information security as a...
Adaptability is key to better leadership
In a recent article for LinkedIn, best-selling author and CEO of Likable Local Dave Kerpen points out 11 simple concepts that every business leader can use to become a better leader. He emphasises that all of them are simple. "Yet, perhaps in the name of revenues or...
Smile launches 4G network in Uganda
Smile Communications Uganda Limited (Smile) has launched the first true 4G (“fourth generation”) LTE broadband network in Uganda. Smile has had commercial customers using its 4G LTE services for the past six months and, with the launch, Smile becomes the only operator...
Fujitsu introduces new mainframes
Fujitsu has significantly reduces losses in time and costs in the constant battle against IT downtime by introducing an expanded high availability concept for Fujitsu BS2000/OSD mainframes, at the Fujitsu Mainframe Summit in Fulda, Germany. In a world first, Fujitsu...
Cloud-based security is imminent
Cloud-based security services are gaining momentum as organisations look at smarter ways of managing their security strategies. Enterprise security no longer just encompasses firewalls and antivirus software, but a complex blend of secure e-mail and Web gateways,...
Technology advancements grow SMBs
A common cause of business failure is over-investment in fixed assets; the high costs associated with purchasing, setting up and managing infrastructure, hardware and software can be daunting and detrimental to the cash required to fund growth of the business....
LSD IT opens new office in Cape Town
Level 2 BBBEE accredited service provider, LSD Information Technology, opened a new office in Cape Town in February 2012. The Cape Town Branch is headed up by long-term LSD member, Derryn Askham. An important new addition to the Cape Town team is a full-time Linux...
Biometrics leads in commercial security
For companies, knowing who a person is, where they are on the premises and why they are there - and validating this information - is the main driver behind security and biometric access control technology integration in the workplace. To this end, technology which...
Maitland boosts operational efficiency
Maitland, the largest third party administrator in South Africa, has selected SunGard’s Investran. Investran will help to automate the investment accounting process and investor reporting operations. The automation of key processes will help increase Maitland’s...
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We are seeking a skilled and creative Front-End Developer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for building user interfaces for web applications and ensuring the responsiveness and performance of the applications. If you have a...
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One of our clients is seeking a Java Spring Developer to join their dynamic development team. As an essential member of their technology department, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining Java Spring applications. Your expertise will...
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A fantastic Hybrid Opportunity awaits with a Leader in the Automotive Industry! Do you have a passion for innovation and cutting-edge technology? Our client is seeking a talented Intermediate Java Developer to join their dynamic team at our Midrand/Menlyn location....
Operations Technician – Gauteng Parktown
Main purpose of the job:To manage, organize, and control operations at the Isle of Houghton Office Park (but also other facilities as and when required)Location:Parktown – JohannesburgKey performance areas:Provide information on best practice models for all...
Front-End Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
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SAP Authorisations Consultant – Gauteng Midrand
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